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  2. Introduction (writing) - Wikipedia

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    In an essay, article, or book, an introduction (also known as a prolegomenon) is a beginning section which states the purpose and goals of the following writing. This is generally followed by the body and conclusion.

  3. Very Short Introductions - Wikipedia

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    Very Short Introductions (VSI) is a book series published by the Oxford University Press (OUP). The books are concise introductions to particular subjects, intended for a general audience but written by experts. Most are under 200-pages long.

  4. Speech - Wikipedia

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    Speech is the subject of study for linguistics, cognitive science, communication studies, psychology, computer science, speech pathology, otolaryngology, and acoustics. Speech compares with written language, [1] which may differ in its vocabulary, syntax, and phonetics from the spoken language, a situation called diglossia.

  5. Column: His first day back in office confirms it — there is ...

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    Parts of Trump's speech closely echoed his 2017 inaugural address — the one that dwelled on “American carnage.” To be fair, the new president offered a hopeful vision as well — embodied in ...

  6. Public speaking - Wikipedia

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    She presented this speech to the press in Peshawar, [59] bringing more awareness to the situation in Pakistan. [59] She is known for her "inspiring and passionate speech" about educational rights given at the United Nations. [58] She is the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, at the age of 17, which was awarded to her in 2014 ...

  7. Extemporaneous speaking - Wikipedia

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    Extemporaneous Speaking (Extemp, or EXT) is a speech delivery style/speaking style, and a term that identifies a specific forensic competition.The competition is a speech event based on research and original analysis, done with a limited-preparation; in the United States those competitions are held for high school and college students.

  8. Presentation - Wikipedia

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    Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product. [1] Presentations usually require preparation, organization, event planning, writing, use of visual aids, dealing with stress, and answering questions. [2] "The key elements of ...

  9. Stump speech - Wikipedia

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    A political stump speech is a standard speech used by a politician running for office. Typically a candidate who schedules many appearances prepares a short standardized stump speech that is repeated verbatim to each audience, before opening to questions.